Michael Bitzer
Dr. Michael Bitzer is an associate professor of politics and history at Catawba College, where he also serves as the 2011-2012 Swink Professor for Excellence in Classroom Teaching and the chair of the department of history & politics. A native South Carolinian, he holds graduate degrees in both history and political science from Clemson University and The University of Georgiaââ
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With the controversy surrounding the I-77 toll lane project continuing to swirl, the policy issues of whether the contract should be canceled, and who has… -
While Gov. Pat McCrory this week made a “formal” announcement video via Twitter for his re-election bid, another video released a week earlier also… -
In a recent opinion piece, the Charlotte Observer notes that perhaps this year’s Charlotte mayoral election paints the city more ‘purplish’ than partisan… -
So what should we expect in Charlotte’s local elections Tuesday?With the start of early voting for the upcoming election for Charlotte’s mayor, and many…
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The voting statistics clearly favor Democrat Jennifer Roberts over her former city council colleague, Republican Edwin Peacock, in the race for Charlotte… -
House Speaker John Boehner's resignation wasn't a complete surprise, but the timing took many off guard since his announcement came only one day after the… -
By Tuesday night, we should know the Democratic and Republican nominees in Charlotte’s mayoral race.While some contend that personalities may be the… -
With the start of school, some Shakespearean snippets on the silly season we are all suffering through in politics:Now is the summer of voters’…
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Wednesday’s Charlotte Talks will speak with Kristen Soltis Anderson, author of “The Selfie Vote: Where Millennials Are Leading America,” along with a… -
The official kick-off event of the Republican presidential primary debate season came and went, and with few surprises, it seems like the field will stay…
